Mental Health Counseling in Schools and Communities Emphasis Curriculum Guide and Course Schedule

The mental health counseling emphasis in the Counselor Education (M.Ed.) Master's Program is a two-year program with a fall semester start date. Students are required to complete 60-credits, including a one-semester off-campus internship under the supervision of the university Internship Coordinator and an agency supervisor.

Fall Semester (15 credits)
CN ED 404 (3) Group Procedures in Guidance and Counseling
CN ED 500 (3) Introduction to Counseling & Development
CN ED 501 (3) Counseling: Theory & Method
CN ED 506 (3) Individual Counseling Skills
CN ED 507 (3) Multicultural Issues in Counseling

Spring Semester (12 credits)
CN ED 505 (3) Foundations of Career Development & Counseling Information
CN ED 530 (3) Family Counseling: Theory & Practice
CN ED 595A (3) Practicum
RHS 401 (3) Community Mental Health & Services

Summer Semester (9 credits)
CN ED 597 (3) Diagnosis Counselor
CN ED 523/524 (3) Child or Adolescent Counseling
Elective (3)

Fall Semester (12 Credits)
CN ED 526 (3) Counseling Research
CN ED 560 (3) Psychosocial Aspects of Disability
CN ED 422/RHS 497B (3) Addictions Counseling
CN ED 595 (3) Internship

Spring Semester (12 Credits)
CN ED 595 (3) Internship
CN ED 596 (3) Individual Studies (Master's paper)
CN ED 525 (3) Assessment
Elective (3)

Suggested Electives (6)
RHS 402 (3) Children and Families in Human Services
CN ED 597A (3) Sexuality Issues in Counseling (Summer – Semester 3)
CN ED 597A (3) Grief Counseling (Summer – Semester 3)